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Terry W. Thompson with grandsons Hunter and Reece Kohrmann
Terry W. Thompson, 56, died suddenly July 20, 2008, following complications of head injuries after completing the Gypsum Daze 5K race he so enjoyed.
He was born Nov. 24, 1951, in Chariton, Iowa, to Charles and Flo Thompson. He moved to Colorado Springs when he was in junior high school. He graduated from William J. Palmer High School in Colorado Springs in 1970, and was later a veteran of the Vietnam War.
Terry married Isi in 1975 following a year-long courtship. They celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary in May this year.
He was employed by the Eagle County Airport as a mechanical technician. He was also a skilled master plumber whose work can be seen in numerous homes throughout the area.
He was involved in a variety of civic activities, including service on the Gypsum Planning and Zoning Commission in the 1980s and running for mayor of Gypsum during the same decade.
One of Terry's greatest joys was coaching the Tiny Ts soccer team, which included his beloved grandsons Hunter, 7, and Reece, 5. He loved spending time with his grandsons by sharing his passion for art, storytelling and laughter.
He was always thinking of others instead of himself by fulfilling numerous after-hours requests and most recently completion of a colorful mural displayed at the Trinity Church in Edwards as part of Vacation Bible School.
Terry is remembered as a beloved father, husband and "Morfar" (grandfather). His love of life and family can be found in the artwork, craftsmanship and humor he leaves behind.
As an organ donor, his life will continue to enrich the lives of others.
Survivors include his wife; son Eric of Santa Monica, Calif.; daughter Nicole (Bryan) Kohrmann of Gypsum; grandsons; parents; sisters Debbie (Jim) Holt of Oregon and Dixie Thompson of Washington State; in-laws Ulla-Majken and Jim Lugg of Denver; sisters-in-law Linda (Ed) Hladik of Arvada, Mickey Johnson of South Carolina, Sherry Stacks of South Carolina, and Sharon (Greg) Lang of Utah; and numerous relatives.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Chuck Thompson.
In lieu of flowers, the Terry Thompson Memorial Fund has been established at FirstBank to help with medical expenses.
A celebration of life will take place at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at the Lundgren Amphitheatre in Gypsum Town Park.
He was born Nov. 24, 1951, in Chariton, Iowa, to Charles and Flo Thompson. He moved to Colorado Springs when he was in junior high school. He graduated from William J. Palmer High School in Colorado Springs in 1970, and was later a veteran of the Vietnam War.
Terry married Isi in 1975 following a year-long courtship. They celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary in May this year.
He was employed by the Eagle County Airport as a mechanical technician. He was also a skilled master plumber whose work can be seen in numerous homes throughout the area.
He was involved in a variety of civic activities, including service on the Gypsum Planning and Zoning Commission in the 1980s and running for mayor of Gypsum during the same decade.
One of Terry's greatest joys was coaching the Tiny Ts soccer team, which included his beloved grandsons Hunter, 7, and Reece, 5. He loved spending time with his grandsons by sharing his passion for art, storytelling and laughter.
He was always thinking of others instead of himself by fulfilling numerous after-hours requests and most recently completion of a colorful mural displayed at the Trinity Church in Edwards as part of Vacation Bible School.
Terry is remembered as a beloved father, husband and "Morfar" (grandfather). His love of life and family can be found in the artwork, craftsmanship and humor he leaves behind.
As an organ donor, his life will continue to enrich the lives of others.
Survivors include his wife; son Eric of Santa Monica, Calif.; daughter Nicole (Bryan) Kohrmann of Gypsum; grandsons; parents; sisters Debbie (Jim) Holt of Oregon and Dixie Thompson of Washington State; in-laws Ulla-Majken and Jim Lugg of Denver; sisters-in-law Linda (Ed) Hladik of Arvada, Mickey Johnson of South Carolina, Sherry Stacks of South Carolina, and Sharon (Greg) Lang of Utah; and numerous relatives.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Chuck Thompson.
In lieu of flowers, the Terry Thompson Memorial Fund has been established at FirstBank to help with medical expenses.
A celebration of life will take place at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at the Lundgren Amphitheatre in Gypsum Town Park.
